Pacific Rim (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2013, Pacific Rim is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Guillermo del Toro, running about 131 minutes. “Go Big or Go Extinct.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Using massive piloted robots to combat the alien threat, earth's survivors take the fight to the invading alien force lurking in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless enemy, the forces of mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes who now stand as earth's final hope against the mounting apocalypse.
Who’s in it. Pacific Rim stars Charlie Hunnam as Raleigh Becket, Idris Elba as Stacker Pentecost, Rinko Kikuchi as Mako Mori and Max Martini as Herc Hansen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Pacific Rim has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $411M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pacific Rim page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pacific Rim tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pacific Rim (2013)?
- In US, Pacific Rim is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pacific Rim worth watching?
- Pacific Rim holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pacific Rim?
- Pacific Rim stars Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Max Martini and Clifton Collins Jr..
- When was Pacific Rim released?
- Pacific Rim was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.